DCLM Higher Everyday 18 April 2025 — The Death Of Christ
DCLM Higher Everyday 18 April 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Death Of Christ
Topic: The Death Of Christ
Text: Mark 15:33-39
33And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
35And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias.
36And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.
37And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.
38And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.
39And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
Key Verse: “And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God” (Mark 15:39).
Message
Mark 15:33-39 depicts the profound moment of Jesus’ death on the cross. As darkness covered the land and Jesus cried out in agony, the significance of His sacrifice became apparent to those who witnessed it. Even the centurion, a Roman soldier tasked with overseeing the crucifixion, recognized Jesus as the Son of God. The death of Christ was not merely a tragic event but the culmination of God’s redemptive plan for humanity. Jesus willingly endured the pain and shame of the cross to atone for our sins and reconcile us to God. Through His death, we find forgiveness, redemption, and eternal life.
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This gift of God should never be despised by us but greatly appreciated that after we received and lived in obedience of faith to the gospel, we also should make sure that others taste and see that the Lord is good by taking the gospel to them. Your siblings, friends, classmates, neighbours, fellow passengers, teachers and even parents should hear the gospel. Many children have led their parents or siblings to Christ because they do not count His sacrifice for mankind common.
Quote: Jesus willingly endured the pain
Challenge: Do you count Christ’s sacrifice a phenomenal event?
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, in my life let your sacrifice not be in vain.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
